SLATON, Texas, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sarah R Weede is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions to Veterans Services and Emergency Management.

Sarah R. Weede has built a distinguished career dedicated to serving veterans, strengthening emergency preparedness, and leading with integrity, compassion, and purpose. As the inaugural director of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas, she has established a lasting legacy by ensuring that veterans and their families receive the dignity, honor, and respect they have earned through military service.

In her role as cemetery director, Ms. Weede oversees the daily operations and maintenance of one of Texas's newest state veterans cemeteries, ensuring every burial is conducted with professionalism, military tradition, and compassionate care. She works closely with funeral homes, veterans service organizations, local governments, and community leaders while educating veterans and their families about burial benefits, eligibility requirements, and military funeral honors. As a respected speaker throughout Texas, she frequently presents on veterans' benefits, cemetery eligibility, and military funeral honors, helping families navigate important decisions during difficult times.

Ms. Weede earned a Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security from American Military University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Air and Space Operations Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. She is also a Certified Business Continuity Professional and holds additional certifications in emergency management and occupational safety.

Before assuming her current position, Ms. Weede served as Assistant Director of Emergency Management at Texas Tech University, where she developed emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and crisis response programs. She also served as an Emergency Preparedness Planner with the City of Lubbock Public Health Department, strengthening public health readiness and emergency response capabilities. Earlier in her career, she proudly served for ten years in the United States Air Force as an Airborne Mission Systems Operator aboard the E-8C JSTARS aircraft. Among her many accomplishments, she became the first enlisted member of the United States Air Force selected to attend the prestigious Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course.

A passionate advocate for veterans, Ms. Weede serves in numerous leadership roles within the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She is Commander of VFW Post 2466, Senior Vice Commander of District 9, Chair of the Department of Texas Women Veterans Committee, a member of the VFW National Women Veterans Advisory Council, and a member of the VFW National Legislative Committee. Through these positions, she works to strengthen support for veterans and their families while advancing policies that improve their quality of life.

Her distinguished service has earned numerous honors, including the Air Combat Command Instructor of the Year Award, Ninth Air Force Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, the John L. Levitow Award, multiple leadership awards from both the United States Air Force and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and selection for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ms. Weede enjoys spending time with her children, Maddux, Lydia, and Maverick, on their ranch. She also enjoys reading military history and leadership books, strength training, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Looking ahead, Ms. Weede plans to expand services for veterans and their families, strengthen advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels, build partnerships that improve the lives of veterans, and inspire future generations to embrace service, leadership, and patriotism. Guided by her faith in God, love of country, and commitment to servant leadership, she believes that integrity, humility, perseverance, compassion, and caring for both body and mind form the foundation for resilient leadership and meaningful service to others.

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SOURCE The Inner Circle